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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Orville Strachota
May 2, 2013
Orville N. Strachota passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Orville was the 7th child, the first and only son, born to Marie (nee Straub) and Simon Strachota on November 14, 1919 in St. Kilian, WI. The day he was born, friends of Simon put a sign up saying in German,...
George Scarbrough
Apr 30, 2013
George L. Scarbrough passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the age of 51 years. George was born on September 1, 1961 in Chicago to George M. and Mary (nee Gore) Scarbrough. He was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching races with his best friend, Bob. George loved to cook and he was well-known for his barbeque...
Ruth Menke
Apr 26, 2013
Ruth E. Menke (nee Dieringer), age 70, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born on June 25, 1942 to Irving and Marie (nee Jirik). She was raised in Campbellsport and graduated from Campbellsport High School. After marrying Norman they moved to West Bend to raise their family. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, WELCA,...
Myrtle Wilkens
Apr 17, 2013
Myrtle Ann Wilkens (nee Kirmse), age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown. She was born on December 20, 1926 to the late Elmer and Julia Kirmse and was raised in Fillmore. She married Merlin R. Wilkens on June 16, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newburg. Myrtle was employed at Power Products...
Darlene Follett
Apr 16, 2013
Darlene J. Follett (nee Maurer) of Mercer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Tomahawk. Darlene was born on September 25, 1933 in Richfield to Franklin (Mildred) Maurer. She graduated from Hartford High School, class of 1952 and attended Carroll College. She was a member of 4H. She married Eugene "Gene" Follett on May 7, 1955....
Shaun Bresnyan
Apr 15, 2013
Shaun Allen Bresnyan, left us too soon on April 15, 2013 at the age of 27. Loving son of Dawn Feldner. Cherished and loving brother of Kyle (Heather Nguygen) Bresnyan, Melissa Feldner, Corey, Nathan Bresnyan and Jackie Mann. Beloved grandson of Don (Kathy Staffeil) Svitak, Mary (Bob Curasi) Feldner, Alice (Jim) Baer and Robert (Sharon) Bresnyan. Cherished Nephew of Denise...
James Cardarelle
Apr 15, 2013
James "Jim" B. Cardarelle, age 54, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born on April 4, 1959 to Donald and Jeanette (nee Mintzlaff). He attended West Bend West High School and was later employed at Michels's Construction. He loved NASCAR, classic cars,...
David Larson
Apr 13, 2013
David Lee Larson, passed away on Saturday, April 13th at the age of 61, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his family. Dave was born on September 15, 1951 in Port Washington, WI to Kenneth and Marjorie (Korb) Larson. Dave spent his childhood years in Newburg, shortly after he migrated to West Bend. He was employed as a construction worker for...
Gilbert Meyer
Apr 10, 2013
Gilbert "Gilly" J. Meyer Jr., 79, was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. Gilbert Jr. was born on January 12th, 1934, to Gilbert N. Sr. and Rose C. (Schuessler) Meyer in Port Washington. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools and Port Washington High. On July 19th, 1958,...
Patricia Miller
Apr 9, 2013
Patricia "Pat" A. Miller (nee Garcia) passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the age of 78 years. She was born on August 27, 1934 to Peter and Roseann (nee Riley) Garcia. She married Henry A. Miller, Jr. on September 15, 1951. Pat dedicated exactly 30 years at the Samaritan Health and Rehabilitation Center as a CNA. Pat was...
Marianne Heppe
Apr 6, 2013
Marianne Heppe (nee Cook) of Jackson passed away with dignity at home on Saturday April 6, 2013 at the age of 82 years. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Milwaukee to Dr. F. Emmett and Grace (nee Roberts) Cook. She attended Holy Angels Academy and later Carroll College. Marianne married Willard F. Heppe on February 19, 1949 at...
Stacie Kovnesky
Apr 3, 2013
Stacie R. Kovnesky, age 32, found eternal peace on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She was born on October 13, 1980 in Hartford and graduated from West Bend West High School. Stacie enjoyed spending time caring for animals, and one of her favorite hobbies was working with horses. Above all, her pride and joy was her son, Pierce. She is survived...
Donald Schulteis
Apr 2, 2013
Donald "Buddy" P. Schulteis passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Buddy was born on January 18, 1925 in Germantown to Clarence and Antoinette (nee Schneider) Schulteis. He married Doris Beck on April 19, 1952 at St. Hubert's Catholic Church in Hubertus. Buddy was a longtime member of the Henry F. Gumm American Legion...
Myrna Schaefer
Apr 2, 2013
Myrna J. Schaefer (nee Schultz), age 92, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. She was born on June 25, 1920 to the late Edwin and Alma (nee Beilke) in the Town of Herman and graduated from Hartford High School. She worked for Washington County and West Bend Mutual for a...
Marianne Juszczak
Apr 2, 2013
Marianne T. Juszczak (nee Lochbaum) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the age of 80 years. She was born on July 23, 1932 in Hales Corners to Cyril and Marie (nee Bauer) Lochbaum. Marianne is survived by her children John (Sherilyn), Donna Dziewik, Laura (Mace) Murray, and Janet (Jay) Frederick; grandchildren Matthew, Alyssa, Will (Kendall), Martin, Eric,...
Warren Trainor
Apr 1, 2013
Survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends. Preceded in death by parents, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral Services at 12PM (noon) on Thurs., Apr. 4th at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 W. Paradise Dr. in West Bend. Visitation at funeral home 10-11:45AM on Thurs., Apr. 4th. Entombment to follow Washington County Memorial Park.
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